Friday, September 4, 2015

Shortbread Cookies

3/4 pound unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 te4aspoon salt
3 cups white flour, sifted

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually add flour until the mixture is a soft dough.

Form the dough into a ball. Wrap in waxed paper or plastic and chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Remove and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.

Preheat the oven to 325*. Cut out the dough into individual cookies and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 30 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.

Makes about 2 dozen.


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